Warehouse Clerk (Part time)

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
WAREHOUSE CLERK
POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide an efficient and effective warehousing and receiving
system for all materials and supplies required by the Cooperative for line construction,
maintenance, and other functions; to work and communicate in a team oriented environment in
accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Cooperative.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
EDUCATION: Require High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer education beyond high school
with emphasis in warehousing, supply chain, or related field. Require ability to lift up to 50
pounds unassisted on an intermittent basis. Require forklift certification within first 6 months.
EXPERIENCE: As this is an entry-level position, a minimum experience requirement is not
specified. Prefer experience in work related to the requirements of the position, including
receiving, storing, and issuing material with related clerical work of inventory and control.
KNOWLEDGE: Require a working knowledge of, or the basic knowledge to learn to apply the
principles related to, the duties of the position, including receiving and issuing materials and
supplies, determining the materials required to make up construction units, keeping inventory
records, compiling reports, and maintaining neat and orderly storage of materials and supplies.
Require the willingness to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and
outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept
increasing responsibilities.

SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills, excellent professional communication skills, both
written and verbal, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the ability to perform
neat and accurate clerical work required by the duties of the position and according to
schedules. Require the ability to meet and effectively communicate with member-consumers,
sales representatives, the general public, and employees so as to stimulate good will and
effective relations. Require the ability to organize work and make recommendations for the
establishment of an effective warehousing system, including storage and control procedures.
Require the ability to follow work procedures and schedules, interpret verbal and written
instructions, maintain harmony among workers, and reason and make sound judgments.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS:
Reports to: General Warehousing Supervisor or District Warehouse Coordinator
Directs: None

Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive
relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results
expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and
cooperative spirit.
External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the
general public, and other external contacts to assure positive results.
This position is primarily medium work; requires visual acuity as a mobile equipment operator;
requires ability to hear, talk, grasp, lift, walk, stand, and reach; and is not substantially exposed
to adverse environmental conditions.
The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that
are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given
position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric
Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or
otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assembles materials required for construction work order sheets, prepares for issue to
line crews, and receives and checks all material in excess of requirements for return to
stock according to established procedure.
2. Receives/checks in all materials and prepares receiving report as required.
3. Prepares information on inventory to maintain adequate stock levels of tools, specialized
equipment, and spare parts.
4. Unloads/transports materials as required or directed.
5. Packs/ships material returned to suppliers due to damage or order error.
6. Provides storage for specialized tools and equipment within warehouse spaces, receives
broken tools that are turned in for repair or replacement, and takes appropriate action to
have damaged tools repaired or replaced.
7. Transmits and receives calls on Cooperative radio and communicates essential
information to line crew and service personnel in field as required.

8. Checks in all salvageable materials and disposes of unusable material and adjusts
records according to established procedures.
9. Maintains storeroom and warehouse spaces in clean, neat, orderly manner.
10. Stays informed of all Cooperative policies and procedures and attends and participates
in special meetings and training sessions as required.
11. Assists in inventory spot checks and full inventory counts according to departmental
procedures.
12. Develops working knowledge of REA line construction and specifications.
13. Operate various machinery including sweeper, backhoe, skid steer, etc.
14. Is familiar with and follows the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety
Manual.
15. Attends and participates in annual meeting as required or directed.
16. Performs such other duties as may be required or directed.